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1.1 miles
Distance
-441 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
-443 ft
Altitude change
3,499 ft
Altitude min
3,942 ft
Altitude max
3,942 ft
Altitude start
3,501 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-48.6%
Grade max
0.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
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Mo Z Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pattee Canyon
    Missoula, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44045 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1545 in Trail Running
    • #3475 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail focuses on FLOW. There are a few switchbacks but for the most part they are bermed and wide enough to keep your speed. This is the primary route to use to get to the upper Pattee Creek trails higher up in the canyon.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,051 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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May 2, 2026 @ 1:26pm (America/Denver)
May 2, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 @ 2:22pm (America/Denver)
Mar 27, 2026
 About as good as Moz gets! Dry in the center with weeping moisture on edges and in berms. (No mud). Dare I say hero dirt?
Mar 1, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Denver)
Mar 1, 2026
 Rideable but probably not good trail stewardship due to moisture. Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing)
Feb 7, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/Denver)
Feb 7, 2026
 A bit wet in some to the switchback corners.
Dec 14, 2025 @ 2:39pm (America/Denver)
Dec 14, 2025
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on May 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mo-z trailhead (46.834480, -113.980130)

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        youtuber Mo Z - Pattee Canyon - Missoula, MT
        5:04 | 289 | Oct 12, 2022 , Missoula
        Mountain Bike Ride on Mt. Sentinel In Missoula...
        511 | May 19, 2019 , Missoula

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mo Z

        ▼ Where is Mo Z located?
        Mo Z is located in Pattee Canyon, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Pattee Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.83448, -113.98013.
        ▼ How hard is Mo Z?
        Mo Z is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mo Z?
        The trail has 441 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,499 ft to 3,942 ft.
        ▼ Is Mo Z a point to point trail?
        Mo Z is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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